Heslep, Charter, 1904-1963

Radio broadcaster.

From the description of Papers, 1945-1950. (Harry S Truman Library). WorldCat record id: 70958978

Charter Heslep was a journalist and radio broadcaster. He started at the Washington Daily News in 1929, later becoming managing editor. In 1941 he became night news editor for NBC in Washington. During WWII he worked for the government as chief radio news censor. He became Washington manager for the Mutual Broadcasting Company in 1946. Heslep ghost wrote Admiral William D. Leahy's memoir "I Was There."

From the description of Charter Heslep papers, 1921-1963. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 650355938

Charter Heslep (1904-1963) was a journalist and radio broadcaster originally from Richmond, Virginia. He started at the Washington Daily News in 1929, later becoming managing editor. In 1941 he became night news editor for NBC in Washington. During WWII he worked for the government as chief radio news censor. He became Washington manager for the Mutual Broadcasting Company in 1946. In 1949 he took on the role of assistant to the director of the Atomic Energy Commission. Heslep ghost-wrote Admiral William D. Leahy's memoir I Was There .

From the guide to the Charter Heslep papers, 1909-1973 (bulk 1930-1960), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)